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James L. Hayes Sr., 74
SELBYVILLE - James L. Hayes Sr. of Selbyville died of respiratory failure Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001, in the Beebe Medical Center, Lewes. He was 74.
Mr. Hayes was born in Washington, D.C., the son of the late Francis Joseph and Agnes Bridget Hayes.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
He was an elevator constructor in Washington for 37 years
Mr. Hayes was a member of the International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local 910 of Washington, D.C.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Elizabeth Hayes, in 1969, and a son, Mathew, in 1982.
He is survived by two daughters, Claudia A. Hayes of Falls Church, Va. and Kathleen M. Hayes of Arlington, Va.; a son, James L. Hayes Jr. of Denton, Texas; a brother, Francis J. Hayes of Bethesda, Md,; a sister, Mary Ellen Auth of Lambrook, Ark.; six grandchildren, a great granddaughter, six nephews and three nieces.
Memorial service and burial in the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., will be held at a later date.
Instead of flowers, the family suggest contributions to: The American Lung Association of Delaware, 1021 Gilpin Ave. Wilmington, DE. 19806.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Frankford.

Charles Wesley Higgs Sr., 56
ROCK HALL, Md. - Charles Wesley Higgs Sr. of Rock Hall died of cancer Friday, Jan. 5, 2001, in his home. He was 56.
Mr. Higgs was born in Still Pond, the son of the late William and Mamie Higgs.
He graduated from Chestertown High School, class of 1962.
Mr. Higgs served his country with the U.S. Army from 1965-1967, at which time he was honorably discharged.
He moved back to Kent County and married Patsy Glenn in 1969. They made their home in Rock Hall, where he worked as a self-employed waterman with his wife and brother-in-law. He then worked with Tolchester Marina as a painter for approximately 18 years.
He enjoyed fishing and spending time with friends and family.
Mr. Higgs was a member of the V.F.W. Post 652 in Millington.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Charles "Brown" Higgs Jr.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Donald Perry of Rock Hall; three grandchildren, Sara, Bobby, and Sheila Plato all of Rock Hall; a great-grandson, Dakota Collison of Rock Hall; three brothers, Elwood Higgs of Millington, Harvey Higgs of Dover, Del., and Joe Higgs of Still Pond; and a sister, Geraldine Nicholson of Worton.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at his home, 5865 William St. in Rock Hall.
Service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Rock Hall.
Burial will be in Wesley Chapel Cemetery.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to: The Charles W. Higgs Memorial Fund, 5865 Williams St., Rock Hall, MD 21661.
Arrangements by Fellows, Helfenbein, and Newnam Funeral Home, Chestertown.

Ruth Kalb Kirk, 93
WORTON, Md. - Ruth Kalb Kirk of Worton died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001, in Kent and Queen Anne's Hospital. She was 93.
Mrs. Kirk was born June 23, 1907, in Catonsville, the daughter of the late William and Caroline Kromm Kalb.
She graduated from Catonsville High School and the Robert Beach Finishing School.
She married William W. Kirk Jr., former president and Owner of Bill Kirk Volkswagen in Owings Mills, on May 25, 1935. They made their home in Washington D.C. until later moving to Reisterstown. After Mr. Kirk's retirement, they moved to Worton, where they have permanently resided since 1990.
Mrs. Kirk was a member of St. James United Methodist Church in Worton.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son and his wife, William W. and M. Christine Kirk III of Eldersburg; a grandson William Michael Kirk of Kansas; and a granddaughter, Susan Offley of Rockville.
Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Fellows, Helfenbein, and Newnam Funeral Home, 130 Speer Road in Chestertown and from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Ruck Towson Funeral Home, 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26-A) in Towson.
Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. James United Methodist Church in Worton, and 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ruck Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Dulaney Valley Cemetery in Timonium.

Mary W. Parker, 78
EARLEVILLE, Md. - Mary W. Parker of Earleville died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001, in her home. She was 78.
Mrs. Parker was born April 25, 1922, the daughter of the late Elwood and Mary McGowen Walker.
She and her husband had spent the summers and weekends in Grove Point since the 1940's, moving there permanently in 1958.
Mrs. Parker had worked as a bookkeeper at the Granary Restaurant for Steele Howard and as a receptionist for Cecil-Kent Health Center for 15 years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Lewis Conrad Parker, and her son, Donald Parker.
She is survived by four sons, William E. of Earleville, Robert L. of Adelphi, David A., whom she lived with, of Earleville and Steven. C. of Elkton; a daughter, Mary Lou Parker of Elkton; and five grandsons.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Galena Funeral Home of Stephen L. Schaech, 118 West Cross St. in Galena.
Burial will be held privately in Kemblesville United Methodist Cemetery.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made in her memory to: Cecilton Vol. Fire Co., P.O. Box 565, Cecilton, MD 21913.

Brooks David Spencer, 16
GREENSBORO, Md. - Brooks David Spencer of Greensboro died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001, in his home surrounded by his loving family and friends after fighting a sixteen-month battle with bone cancer. He was 16.
Brooks was born March 9, 1984, in Easton, the son of David and Cathy Spencer.
He was in the eleventh grade at North Caroline High School. He had attended Greensboro Elementary School and Lockerman Middle School.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman, who spent most of his life on the Choptank River. His favorite color was camouflage. He enjoyed a wonderful fishing trip to Spokane, Wash. in October courtesy of "Make a Wish Foundation".
Brooks played Little League baseball for the Greensboro Lions and Senior League baseball for the Eagles.
In addition to his patents, he is survived by his older sister, Erin and her fiancé, Richard Miller both of Harmony; an older brother and his girlfriend, Barret of Greensboro and Meredith Montgomery of Denton; his younger sister, Shelby of Greensboro; his devoted girlfriend, Tara Bambary and her family all of Greensboro; his very dear friends, Bobby and Cindi Harrison and their family all of Greensboro; his maternal grandparents, Norman and Mary Calloway of Ridgely; his paternal grandmother, Helen Spencer of Greensboro; his aunts and uncles, Ronnie Calloway of Ridgely, Janet and Frank Meyers of Greensboro, Connie and Sonny Hutson of Queen Anne, June and Allen Geib of Cordova and Beverly Hoffman of Denton; his cousins, Dawn Berger of Greensboro, Heidi Hutson of Hillsboro, Jesse Geib of Cordova, and Keith Hoffman of Denton; and his second cousin, Marissa Berger of Greensboro.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Greensboro.
Service will be 2 p.m. Monday at the church.
Burial will be in the Greensboro Cemetery.
Instead of flowers, Brooks would like donations made in his name to: "Hunt of a Lifetime Foundation," 6297 Buffalo Road, Harborcreek, PA 16421.
Arrangements by Fleegle and Helfenbein Funeral Home, Greensboro.

Mary Helen Usilton, 84
CENTREVILLE, Md. - Mary Helen Usilton of Centreville died Thursday Jan. 4, 2001, in her daughter's home in Centreville, MD. She was 84.
Mrs. Usilton was born June 9, 1916, on Kent Island, she was one of 13 children of the late William Henry Moore and Mary Helen Hall Moore.
After attended school in Centreville, Md., she married Carroll Usilton on May 16, 1936, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Centreville.
She was a homemaker residing in Kent, Caroline and primarily in Queen Anne's County where her husband farmed.
She enjoyed sewing, making dolls and gardening.
Mrs. Usilton was currently attending Centreville United Methodist Church with her daughters.
In addition to her husband on Oct. 2, 1993, she was preceded in death by a son, Frederick Carroll Usilton.
She is survived by five children, Helen Lee Badur of Rehoboth Beach, Del., Norma Jean Heflin, George "Sonny" Usilton, Nancy C, Morris, and M. Rebecca Chance, all of Centreville; two sisters, Florence Paugh of Easton and Geannette Collins of St. Michael's, 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. Sunday at the Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A. in Centreville
Service will be 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Chesterfield Cemetery,
Family suggests memorial contributions be made to: Hospice of Queen Anne's Inc., 300 Del Rhodes Ave., Queenstown, MD. 21658.

Thomas Donald Carter, 66
FELTON - Thomas Donald Carter of Felton died after a short illness, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2001, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover. He was 66.
Mr. Carter was born Aug. 28, 1934, in Frederica, the son of Lucy Carter Postles of Felton and the late Thomas W. Clark.
He was educated at Reeve's Crossing Public School, Felton, and attended junior high school at the Booker T. Washington School, and high school at Delaware State College (now University), both in Dover.
Mr. Carter served in the U.S. Air Force. He was stationed in Turkey.
He worked for General Foods/Kraft Foods, Dover, for 35 years before retiring in October 1999. He also worked part-time for the J.C. Penney Co. Inc. for 15 years.
He enjoyed videography and photography. He owned his own business, Carter's Video and Photography Inc.
Mr. Carter was a faithful member of St. James Union African Methodist Episcopal Church, Frederica, and served as president of the trustee board. He was a member of the steward board, and sang in the men's choir.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 38 years, Delema M. Burris-Carter; two sons, Donald A. Carter of Dover and Kevin D. Carter of Felton; two granddaughters, Cierra A. Cooper of Felton and Stephanie D. Walker of Philadelphia; a grandson, Kevin Carter Jr., of Harrington; his maternal sisters and brothers, Frances Johnson (Ronald) of Felton, Clara Pittman of Frederica and Arvil Jr. Postles of Felton; his paternal brothers and sisters, Thomas Clark (Mildred) of Dover, Dora Woodlin (Harold) of Philadelphia, Lida Jones of Milford, Lewis Clark (Audie Lee) of Lawrenceville, Ga., and Elizabeth Mitchell (Raymond), Barbara Morris, Robert Clark and Elmer Clark (Juanita), all of Dover, Patricia Taylor of Harrington, Tyrone Clark of Dover, Ronald Clark of Easton, Md., and Alfreda Clark of Philadelphia; three uncles, Milford Carter, Glenn Clark and George Clark; brothers-in-law, George Burris (Verdie) of Felton and Clarence C. Burris Jr. (Creola) of Milford; sisters-in-law, Frances Mosley (Herman) of Felton and Louise Burris of Wilmington; one goddaughter, Cheryl Pritchett, and her children, Matthew, Cherelle, Brian and Taylor; an aunt, Sadie Green of Felton; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and, last but not least, his No. 1 cousin Charles "Bubbie" Harris.
A service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, Dover, where friends may call two hours prior to the service.
Burial will be in Sharon Hills Memorial Park, Dover.
Arrangements by Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Dover.

Nancy MacNiven Andrews, 72
FELTON - Nancy MacNiven Andrews of Felton died of heart failure Saturday, April 7, 2001, in Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital, Milford. She was 72.
Ms. MacNiven was born in Baltimore, daughter of the late James and Agnes MacNiven.
She was employed for 281/2 years as a supervisor telephone operator with Diamond State Telephone Co.
She is survived by a sister, Esther May Bonner of Felton; a stepbrother, Donald Habercam of Dover; dear friends who helped to care for her, Jerry and Shirley Dillard of Felton; and an adopted grandson, Jason C. Jones of Harrington.
Service and burial will be private.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Felton Community Fire Co., Felton, DE 19943.
Arrangements by Berry-Short Funeral Home, Felton.

Viola Anna Carpenter, 87
DOVER - Viola Anna Carpenter of Westminster Village Retirement Community in Dover died of natural causes Saturday, April 7, 2001, in Westminster Village Health Center. She was 87.
Mrs. Carpenter was born in Caroline County, Md., daughter of the late Charles and Mary Boyd Glanden.
She worked for I.L.C. for 20 years, retiring in 1976. Her favorite job during that time was working on the Apollo spacesuits the astronauts wore on the moon.
After her retirement, she worked as a volunteer for the Modern Maturity Center in Dover until her health failed.
Mrs. Carpenter loved spending time with her family, and was proud of her grandchildren and was always there for them.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George B. Carpenter Sr., March 16, 1972; two brothers, Louis Glanden and Arthur Glanden; and a sister, Pearl Ryan.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, George B. Carpenter Jr. and Lois A. Carpenter of Felton; a grandson, his wife and their son, Mrs. Carpenter's step-great-grandson, Jeffrey B. Carpenter, Mary H. Carpenter and Rodney S. Simons, all of Felton; a granddaughter, Trisha L. Queen, and great-grandson, Aaron D. Queen, both of Milford; three sisters, Anna Mae Walls of Milford, Cora Lane of Houston and Bessie McKinney of New Castle; two sisters-in-law, Charlotte (Glanden) Burke of Dover and Alice Glanden; and many nephews and nieces.
Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Berry-Short Funeral Home, Main Street, Felton.
Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery, Felton.

Chester Eugene Herron Sr., 71
DOWNINGTOWN, Pa. - Chester Eugene Herron Sr. of Downingtown died of cancer Saturday, April 7, 2001, in Memorial Hospital at Easton, Easton, Md. He was 71.
Mr. Herron was born June 3, 1929, in Wellington, Kan., son of the late Chester E. and Margaret Hunt Herron.
He was a graduate of Villanova University.
Mr. Herron served in the U.S. Navy as a SEAL and a First Class Deep Sea Diver and was honorably discharged at the rank of chief petty officer.
He worked as an engineer and management consultant for several companies, as well as himself. He was a resident of Westtown for 34 years prior to moving to Downingtown, and also spent time in Still Pond, Md. He retired in 1990.
He enjoyed hunting.
Mr. Herron was a member of Williamson Corinthian Masonic Lodge in Philadelphia for 40 years.
He is survived by his former wife, Betty Jane Herron of Still Pond; two sons, Chester E. Herron of Holmes and James B. Herron of Still Pond; a daughter, Lee H. Syben of Loxahatchee, Fla.; two brothers, Jack L. Herron of Arizona and Wilbur Herron of North Carolina; a sister: Marjorie Herron of California; and three grandchildren.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Still Pond Cemetery, Still Pond, with the Rev. Barbara Auer officiating.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 711 Washington Ave., Chestertown, MD 21620.
Arrangements by Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, Chestertown, Md.

Eugene S. Kampe, 84
SEAFORD - Eugene S. Kampe of Seaford died of heart failure Saturday, April 7, 2001, in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford. He was 84.
Mr. Kampe was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II.
He retired from the DuPont Co. in Seaford in 1980, after 35 years.
Mr. Kampe was a member of the Marine Corps League, the Eastern Shore Racing Pigeon Club, the Nanticoke Senior Center and Meals on Wheels.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Ann Fretterd Kampe, in 1991.
He is survived by a son, Donald Kampe of Seaford; a daughter, Terry Wheatley of Laurel; a brother, Walter Witchens of Roselle Park, N.J.; a sister, Evelyn Goers of Shreveport, La.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and his close friend, Rosalie Kefauver of Bridgeville.
Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. today at Cranston Funeral Home, 300 Shipley St., Seaford.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Stein Highway, Seaford.
Burial will be in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery.

Mark M. Stettner, 84
MILLSBORO - Mark M. Stettner of rural Millsboro died Friday, April 6, 2001, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident, at the scene of the accident on Sussex 297. He was 84.
Mr. Stettner was a retired steelworker, retiring in 1976 after 35 years of service with Carpenter Technology in Reading, Pa.
He was a member of Mary, Mother of Peace Catholic Church near Oak Orchard and the church's choir, and also was a member of the Knights of Columbus, from whom he had recently received the fourth degree.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Alva, in 1995.
He is survived by two daughters and two sons-in-law, Judith C. and Harry Guldin of Millsboro and Nancy J. and David Stout; a sister, Theresa Keifer of Reading; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a nephew, Martin Waldensberger; and several nieces.
Friends may call from 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck Road and Del. 24, Long Neck.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at noon Wednesday at Mary, Mother of Peace Catholic Church, Del. 24, Oak Orchard.
Burial will in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Mount Penn, Pa.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Mary, Mother of Peace Catholic Church, c/o St. Michael's, 202 Edward St., Georgetown, DE 19947.

Leroy Smith Thompson, 64
CHURCH HILL, Md. - Leroy Smith Thompson of Church Hill died of cancer Saturday, April 7, 2001, in Magnolia Hall Nursing Facility in Chestertown. He was 64.
Mr. Thompson was born May 3, 1936, in Barclay, son of the late Roy and Blanche S. Thompson (nee Thompson).
He began work at a young age on the family farm in Barclay, continued farming and worked on several area farms. On Dec. 8, 1962, he married Wanda Carter; they made their home in Church Hill. He worked in soil conservation in Centreville for several years before taking a job as a foreman with the Queen Anne's County Department of Public Works. He worked in this capacity for 30 years. After his retirement, he went back to work part-time with soil conservation.
He enjoyed playing shuffleboard for area teams.
Mr. Thompson was a member of Liberty Lighthouse Apostolic Church in Chestertown, and of the Millington post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of America. He served as past president of the Queen Anne's County Roads Association.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon Lee Thompson, April 11, 1987.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by five sisters, Doris Elizabeth Newsome of Centreville, Joyce Ann George and Charlotte Davis, both of Millington, Elsie Pippin of Scottsville, Va., and Delores Connolley of Chestertown; two brothers, William Harry Thompson and Allen Bennett Thompson, both of Rock Hall; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, 130 Speer Road, Chestertown.
Service will be noon Friday at Liberty Lighthouse Apostolic Church in Chestertown, where relatives and friends also may call one hour prior to the service.
Burial will be in Church Hill Cemetery.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 711, Chestertown, MD 21620; Liberty Lighthouse Apostolic Church, 116 Liberty Lane, Chestertown, MD 21620; or to Busic Church c/o F.H.N. Funeral Home, 130 Speer Road, Chestertown, MD 21620.

Effie D. Troyer, 89
HARTLY - Effie D. Troyer of Hartly died Saturday, April 7, 2001, in her home. She was 89.
Mrs. Troyer was born Dec. 31, 1911, in Hutchinson, Kan., daughter of the late Dan and Anna (Yutzy) Mast.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred D. Troyer; and a son, David Troyer.
She is survived by four sons, Roman Troyer, Allen Troyer and Melvin Troyer, all of Dover, and Daniel Troyer of Wyoming; four daughters, Martha Ann Miller of Dover, Erma Webbert of Clayton, Mary Yoder of Hartly and Naomi Mast of Mondovi, Wis.; 64 grandchildren; and 78 great-grandchildren.
Service will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the home of Roman Troyer, 540 Brittney Lane, Hartly, with John Yoder officiating.
Burial will be in the Amish Cemetery, Dover.

Alberta Taylor Watson, 98
MILLSBORO - Alberta Taylor Watson of Millsboro, formerly of Selbyville, died Saturday, April 7, 2001, in her home. She was 98.
Mrs. Watson was born in Bishopville, Md., daughter of the late William S. and Osha W. Bunting Taylor.
She taught at the Ebenezer School near Bishopville, Md., and the Hog Yard School near Frankford, both one-room schoolhouses; worked as a clerk at the Selbyville Post Office for a number of years; owned the Watson Vault Co. with her late husband, Pashur W. Watson Jr., from the early 1930s until 1968; and owned and operated, along with her husband, the Watson Funeral Home in Selbyville from 1937 until Mr. Watson's death in 1982.
Mrs. Watson was a charter member of the Selbyville Assembly of God Church, and taught the adult Sunday school class for more than 30 years.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, William Pashur Watson, in 1929.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Richard T. and Carol Watson of Millsboro; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy W. and Scott Melson of Pocomoke City, Md.; a granddaughter whom she raised as a daughter, Debbie Hamilton of Orlando, Fla.; five other grandchildren, Kevin W. Melson, Richard T. Watson Jr., Kip S. Melson, Keith D. Watson and Wendy Watson Bradley; seven great-grandchildren; and her special friend and caregiver, Irma Smith of Millsboro.
Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro.
Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Selbyville Assembly of God Church, North Main Street, Selbyville, with the Rev. Leroy Weymouth, pastor, officiating.
Burial will be in the Redmen's Cemetery, Selbyville.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Selbyville Assembly of God Church, North Main Street, Selbyville, DE 19975; or the Delaware Hospice, 600 N. Du Pont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947.

Ronald L. Wisseman, 61
LINCOLN - Ronald L. Wisseman of Lincoln died, after a long illness, Saturday, April 7, 2001, in his home. Hie was 61
Mr. WIsseman was born March 11, 1940, in Milford, son of the late Fred and Nexia Willey Wisseman.
He had worked for the city of Milford as a maintenance man at the police department from 1975 to 2000. He also drove a Frosty Delites ice cream truck in the surrounding communities for the last four years, and he owned Wisseman Cleaning Co. in Milford for many years.
He liked to play golf, bingo and the slots.
Mr. Wisseman was active for many years as a coach for the Milford Little League, was a Cubmaster in the Milford Pack and was past president of the Sunshine Foundation in Kent and Sussex counties, a post he held until he became ill. He was a member of the Harrington Moose Lodge and a former member of the Milford Elks.
He was survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Betty Hipkins Wisseman; three children and a daughter-in-law, Alice Wisseman of Reston, Va., Tommy and Wanda Wisseman of Greenwood and Ronda Coombes of Milford; five grandchildren, Justin, T.J., Courtney, Ronnie and Amber; his mother-in-law, Dolly Staiger of Lincoln; a brother, Bill Wisseman of Seaford; two sisters, Alice McIlvaine of Greenwood and Joyce DeLauri of Austin, Texas; many nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and many friends.
Graveside service will be noon Tuesday at St. Johnstown Cemetery in Greenwood.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Sunshine Foundation c/o Milford Police Dept., 400 N.E. Front St., Milford, DE 19963.
Arrangements by Fleischauer Funeral Home, Greenwood.

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